A free RPG demo earns 9/10 reviews as Square Enix officially drops its Steam download
A chapter available to try
The Final Fantasy Resonance demo lets players experience the full first chapter. It takes roughly 3–5 hours, depending on play style, and sets a level ceiling of 15; reaching that cap may take grinding.
Progress made in the demo carries into the full game. The free version is available on Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.
Strong scores and familiar faces
Steam users give Final Fantasy Resonance an average score of 9/10. ScreenRant’s review also awarded it 9/10, praising its classic Final Fantasy feel while pointing to shortcomings in the story and some characters.
The game features turn-based battles with many combinations and party options, along with a notable soundtrack and detailed visuals. Players can unlock familiar characters such as Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy 7 and Tidus from Final Fantasy 10, who appear as Visions.
Purchase price and series context
The game recently launched and is not discounted, according to the report. Its standard edition costs $49.99. Square Enix is associated with long-running RPG series including Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and Star Ocean, as well as newer titles such as Octopath Traveler. The report also names several upcoming releases, including Kingdom Hearts 4 and Dragon Quest 12.
Key points
- Final Fantasy Resonance’s free demo covers its first chapter and takes about 3–5 hours.
- The demo caps levels at 15, and progress transfers to the full game.
- Steam users and ScreenRant’s review both rate the RPG 9/10.
- The demo is also available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.